preparedness

English

Etymology

prepared +‎ -ness

Noun

preparedness (usually uncountable, plural preparednesses)

  1. The state of being prepared.
    preparedness for battle
    preparedness for an exam
    • 2020 June 3, Lilian Greenwood talks to Paul Stephen, “Rail's 'underlying challenges' remain”, in Rail, page 35:
      On her preparedness to return to Labour's front bench under new Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer, she is non-committal.
  2. Precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters.

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